Renaud had three goals and two assists to pace Oakville, which dropped to 8-4 on the season. Colton Watkinson, Ben Heidecker and Pat Shea also scored, and Keyan McQueen had three assists. Josh Falkenstern took the loss in net as the Gaels — who eliminated Oakville from last year’s playoffs — improved to 11-2.

The Buzz is slated to play three games in as many days this weekend. Oakville will be home to the Markham Ironheads for an 8 p.m. start Friday at Toronto Rock Athletic Centre, then travel east for games in Gloucester Saturday and Nepean Sunday.